Starving Prisoner in Civil War

A starving Union Soldier kept in a Confederate Prison

Here for your consideration is a disturbing picture of A Starving Federal prisoner, returned from Rebel prison, standing, full-length, facing front. It was created between 1861 and 1865.

The photograph presents Prisoners of war; Starvation and Cruelty.

We have created this collection of illustrations primarily to serve as a valuable educational tool. Contact curator@old-picture.com.

Image ID# 66CC4407

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Civil War Casualties

• Civil War Medicine

• Plagues Riots and Disasters